Thrive Yoga and Wellness

02/04/2024

Today is the first day of the week, the first Sunday of February, and the first public day that I am no longer the owner of Thrive Yoga and Wellness.

Effective imediately, Thrive Yoga and Wellness is now Southern Soul Yoga + Pilates

It's been a wonderful 8 + Years as leader of this fine tribe of folks, and the announcement is certainly NOT something I take easily. However, between home school with my kiddos, a full time real estate career, and the Studio, I was finding myself more and more stressed, less and less able to take regular time off, and genuinely tired.

Which, if you know me, is unusual because hyper doesn't really begin to describe my personality.

However, I turned 44 this year (YOWSERS!) and after some weird health issues last year, chronic injuries not improving, and countless other "signs" that perhaps, just maybe, I was doing too much, It became all too clear I had to give something up.

That's why I'm so happy to announce that Thrive Yoga and Pilates will now be Southern Soul Yoga. Effective immediately, Jenna and Ryan Wright are the leaders of this fine tribe. I am so excited to see the new heights that they can take my super special second home.

I'm gonna lay low - teaching wise - at least for a little while. If you know me, you know I can't NOT teach/share what I love, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE Yoga and Pilates. Judson Ross and I plan on taking a road trip out west this summer, and maybe going overseas, since I should now have the time to figure out how to renew our passports and get the kiddos theirs :)

However, I'm not going away. I am always here, just one DM or phone call away. I would love hiking buddies, phone call pals and coffee dates with all my amazing Thrive Yoga and Wellness people, so don't be strangers!

01/31/2024

Seeking to expand your meditation practice? Merritt Malouf-Plumb will explore a variety of meditation styles, while incorporating , , and techniques to expand your repertoire of tools for inner exploration. This class is designed to inspire growth and foster a sense of .

You won't want to miss this workshop.
Sign up 🌟 https://momence.com/s/98031837

01/23/2024

Today's Teacher Tuesday focuses on our lovely Alex DeRose.
🌟We can thank her sister in law, Naomi, for introducing Alex to Pilates and our studio.
🥰She did her teacher training here at Thrive Yoga and Wellness last year.
🏋️‍♀️Before that, she was a personal trainer for 5 years, so she is a natural at teaching our new Pilates Circuit.
👫Alex loves how we are all like a little family at Thrive.
🪑She really likes the Wunda chair and doing the "pull up"

For Beginner Mat Pilates, catch Alex on Mondays at 5:30 pm.
For Pilates Circuit, come on Mondays at 6:30 pm or Sundays at 10:00 am.

🌞You too can be a Pilates instructor. Our new semester starts March 3. You can train in Beginner Mat Pilates, Intermediate Mat Pilates or Comprehensive Pilates where you can teach on the EQUIPMENT as well.

💢Visit for information: https://www.thriveyogaandwellness.com/pilates-tt/

01/21/2024

There's still time to sign up for Intro to Yoga Inversions w/ Caroline Zeto - today at 2:30pm. 🤸‍♀️🧘‍♀️🧘🤸‍♀️

01/17/2024

Ever wondered how to create the healing environment of a Restorative Yoga Class? This Saturday, we have a great workshop for teachers to get some CEUs and learn the many modifications and hands-on assists for this modality.
🌟Find out more or sign up here https://www.thriveyogaandwellness.com/special-events/

01/15/2024

This 👇🏼is my favorite thing to do— teach.

I especially love teaching teachers.

We are a different breed, us teachers.

We are the weirdos that like to make people feel better, think better, be better- and by doing so, we get better with them.

Everytime a student trusts me to teach, I get a small thrill of hope- for them and for me, and it’s why I’m so excited to watch these future teachers learn.

Yesterday, during Yoga Teacher Training at Thrive Yoga and Wellness we worked on assisting techniques I learned from my teacher- I call this the “massage-y” assist. It’s fun to both perform the assist as well as receive the assist- which is why these ladies are smiling so big!

Special thanks to my girls Crystal Hall and Amy White for letting me capture this moment, and for my teacher, Manju Jois for teaching me how to teach these ladies! It is my hope to carry on your legacy, Manju, and to help spread the joy of yoga and teaching just like you!

01/15/2024

Craig sporting our latest batch of lost & found items - donating next week if not claimed.

We also have a pair of TaviNoir pants left at a steal of a deal! Stop in and check them out today!

Desk will be open until 2:30pm. Regular classes still scheduled as of now.

01/12/2024

We can’t wait for this workshop on February 11! Sign up now!

Drs Jaicy and Katelyn, Doctors of Physical Therapy with Elite Muscle Recovery, will be leading this interactive workshop. Our time will include:

✔Education on compound movements and their benefits
✔Education on the different components of the balance system
✔Practice with multiple compound yoga movements and discussion on which muscle groups and balance components are being worked
✔Ideas for modifications to these positions due to:
*Injury
*The need for increased or decreased balance challenge
When: Sunday, February 11 at 3:00 pm
Where: Thrive Yoga and Wellness
7550 E Brainerd Rd, Unit 107
Chattanooga, TN 37421

Sign up using this link: https://momence.com/16749/upcoming-events/98610168

We hope to see you there!

01/12/2024

Lauren Knauth is one of our incredible Pilates instructors. Besides her class on Monday mornings, you will find her in the studio giving private, duo and trio sessions.
👯‍♀️ Lauren felt the transition from to Pilates 20 years ago was natural, to keep , and .
🌞She loves teaching at Thrive because it is such welcoming environment.
😍Her two favorite exercises are the and .

🌟Be like Lauren and help others on THEIR journey. Our program starts on March 2 & 3 with Beginner Mat Pilates. Call 423-290-2326 or visit us at https://www.thriveyogaandwellness.com/pilates-tt/ for more information.

01/09/2024

Any wellness practitioners wanna rent an office space in e. Brainerd? We have an opening at Thrive Yoga and Wellness

01/03/2024

✨Don’t be intimidated by lack of ballet terminology. Here are the words you need to know for our PBT and classical barre classes:

📖Classical Ballet Vocabulary

Plie: (plee-ay) to bend. This term means bending of the knees and can be
done Demi or grand.
Battement Tendu: (bat-MAHN tahn-DEW) to stretch. A basic step stretching or pointing the foot along the floor in three directions—
DEVANT: TO THE FRONT, DERRIERE: TO THE BACK, OR A LA SECONDE: TO THE SIDE
Battement Dégagé: (bat-MAHN day-ga-ZHAY) to disengage. Another basic step brushing the foot off of the floor 3-5 inches.
Port de Bras: (pawr duh brah) movement of the arms
Eleve/Releve: to rise/re-rise. Rising on the balls of your feet, knees straight.
Ronde de Jambe: (rawn duh zhahmb) to circle the leg. Movement done with straight working leg through first position. Can begin front (en dehors) or from the back (en dedans).
DEHORS: OUTSIDE, EN DEDANS: INSIDE
Soussus: (su-suu) under-over. A releve in fifth position closing the legs tightly together with heels forward.
Cambre: (kahm-bray) to arch. Movement of the upper body from the waist to the front, side or back.
Passe: (pah-say) passed. Bringing the toe underneath the knee with the knee to the side.
Temps lie: (tahn-lee-ey) Time linked/connected. A transferring of weight from one foot to the other with coordinating ports de bras.
Chasse: (sha-SAY) to chase. A gliding step with one foot always leading. Reverence: at the end of class, a bow or curtsey paying respect to the audience
or teacher.
Fondu: to melt. A slow bending of the supporting leg

12/29/2023

Don’t miss our special classes tomorrow. 🎁Our Pilates Circuit Open House will allow you to try our fabulous offering for FREE! 🌅Marilyn & Denise will help you let go of 2023 in New Year Restorative. 🧘🏽‍♀️
Enjoy your New Years Eve!!